Fun Ideas for Boys in Collin County

including Allen, Frisco, McKinney, and Plano

Are your boys telling you they're bored? Are your boys spending too much time in front of the screen? Well, we've boy-tested these
really great ideas for some out-of-the-box ideas to keep your son busy this summer and any time he's looking for something to do with his friends.

Because it is easy to blow the budget when trying to keep your boys busy, we've tried to select the value-priced options even if there are
similar opportunities at higher prices.

And just because we have these ideas listed for boys doesn't mean the girls wouldn't have fun, too!

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Animal Encounters for Boys and Girls:

Becky's Hope Horse Rescue
$$
214.918.6508
Home to the world-famous rescue horse, Bubbles, who decided he'd rather ride home to Becky's Hope than be die the next day. (Why could blame him?)
Don't let the name throw you, in addition to Bubbles and other rescues, the kind-hearted folks at this horse rescue also provide safe harbor
to pigmy goats, pot bellied pigs, chickens, donkeys, and miniature horses--even a duck. Visitors are invited to pet the animals. They also rely on
volunteers to help care for the animals, so if your son loves animals, this would be a great place for him to volunteer. Sue Chapman (President)
advised us on our tour that while they ask for a donation of $10 to buy a bale of hay, they won't turn away anyone who wants to love on their animals. And there is
LOTS of open space for your boys to RUN. REMEMBER: Wear closed-toe shoes or you won't be permitted to enter.1310 Hwy 121, Frisco

SPCA
Free
214.742.7722
Well, it's free to visit, but if your son convinces you to bring home a new pet, there is an adoption fee. This is always a highlight of the day for
our boys--and their sisters, too! There are usually livestock kept outdoors: horses, donkeys and mules within easy view at the fence line, and we're
told other barnyard animals are held behind the main building.8411 Stacy Rd, McKinney

Arcades for Kids:

Main Event, Frisco & Plano
$$
469.362.7227 (Frisco)
972.881.8181 (Plano)
Laser tag, billiards, bowling, gravity ropes (Frisco), and arcade. Laser tag here is a 2-story, but you can also run out of "ammunition."Frisco and Plano

Strikz, Frisco
$$
972.668.5263
Laser tag, billiards, bowling and arcade. Laser tag here is 1-story, but you do not run out of "ammunition." Our boys absolutely loved the laser tag
& bowling deal, which allowed them to play again and again for one price.8789 Lebanon Road, Frisco

Fishing for Kids:

All four major cities in Collin County provide local "fishing holes" for the kids to fish. Also, many neighborhood ponds encourage "catch and release" fun.

Golfing for Families:

Driving Range

Top Golf, Allen
$$$-$$$$
469.675.9730
Our boys loved driving balls and hanging out like the big boys. Each player buys a membership card (last check $5) and you rent the bay by the hour,
which varies based on their high-traffic hours. In the summer, they have a "half-off for kids" before 11:00am, so the boys could drive balls for an
hour for a $10 bay rental (membership card still $5 if they don't already have one).1500 Andrews Parkway, Allen

Mini Golf for Families

Adventure Landing, Plano
$$$$$
972.248.4653
Waterfalls, lush landscaping and three 18-hole mini golf courses will keep you all entertained. The price key we used is for a package which includes
additional attractions at this fun center. BOGO coupons are often available on their website as well as special promotions.17717 Coit Rd, Plano

Tree Climbing for Families:

Go Ape Tree Top Adventure, Plano
$$$$$
You know those days when you just HAVE to get them into an adventure because, frankly, their driving you crazy? Well, let them burn off some of that
testosterone and show one another what they're really made of--while climbing through the tree tops!5901 Los Rios Blvd, Plano